On Saturday 22th and Sunday 23th of October the annual Bree weekend will take place at Douglas Youth Arts Centre on Kensington Road. Bree (Manx for ‘vitality’) is a Manx Gaelic youth arts movement consisting of workshops in music, language and dance. There is also a monthly youth session held one Saturday a month at Douglas Youth Arts Centre. Bree is a great place to make new friends and form new bands, and the opportunity to have fun and be really creative with Manx culture! The workshops are aimed at young people between 11 and 18 who play fiddle, mandolin, whistle, flute, guitar, bodhran, piano and harp (although other instruments are accepted if prior notice is given). Previous experience of Manx music or Gaelic is not necessary, but enthusiasm is essential! Workshops will focus on skills associated with the various instruments, as well as developing group arrangements. Workshops will also take place for those interested in singing, dancing, drama and composition, song writing and improvisation. The October Bree weekend is led by local Manx musicians, dancers and language experts and ends with a concert for family and friends. The workshops will take place between 10am and 4pm on both days but will finish with a concert for family and friends at the end of the second day from 3pm. Bree is organised and funded by the Manx Heritage Foundation and the Youth Service. For more information, or for an application form, please contact manxmusicspecialist@mhf.org.im or phone 695787. ENDS